Bag Protectors Are All The Rage In Fashion Right Now
At Chanel and Balenciaga, the most talked-about bag accessory is not a novelty charm or strap, but a plastic cloak to shelter it from the elements.
PVC and grosgrain bag cloak, $820, and leather and PVC tote, Chanel. Polyester dress, $530, CK Calvin Klein.
PVC bag cloak and City Bag leather tote, Balenciaga. Silk slip dress, Tory Burch. Prices unavailable unless stated.
Most are patterned for that designer twist and – as much as they’re meant for specific styles from the brands – are large enough to shield any bag. Clever merchandising or a cheeky response to climate change? Whatever it is, we forecast this unexpected draft of a trend to build up over other areas in fashion.
Photography Zaphs Zhang, assisted by Phyllicia Wang Styling Imran Jalal Hair & Makeup Sha Shamsi Model Alzbeta/Now
This story first appeared in Female's April 2018 issue.
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